Overview

• President Donald Trump has warned that individuals involved in Tesla vandalism could face up to 20 years in prison, including those funding the attacks.
• Recent incidents of vandalism include arson, gunfire, and politically charged graffiti targeting Tesla vehicles and facilities in cities like Las Vegas, Portland, and Seattle.
• Attorney General Pam Bondi has labeled the attacks as 'domestic terrorism,' with several perpetrators already facing federal charges.
• Elon Musk has condemned the violence, describing it as 'insane and deeply wrong,' and has alleged that some attacks are organized and funded by left-wing groups, though this claim remains unverified.
• The vandalism is tied to backlash against Musk's role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency, which has implemented controversial cost-cutting measures, including mass layoffs.